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The Wagner Raiders girls softball team hit the field Saturday at the Avon Tournament, for a day packed with competitive action and mixed results. Facing three teams in a full-day tournament, Wagner showed grit and determination against strong opponents.
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The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the City of Wagner public water system and the system's certified operators have been awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for exceptional water system operations and environmental compliance with state drinking water standards for the previous year.
Read moreThe Lady pirates struck first, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning. However, they were stifled for the rest of the game and lost on a walk off single by Castlewood in the bottom of the fifth. Macy Voigt started the game for the Pirates. The starter gave up five hits and five runs over five innings, striking out five and walking four. Jordyn Voigt led Avon with two hits. Thury had two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Three huge defensive plays were made by Abby Gretschmann, Kaydence Metzger, and Lexi Vanderlei which helped keep the Pirates in the game. A spectacular combination grab of a fly ball between Lexi Vanderlei and Kaeli Wallinga ended the fourth inning.
Read moreMacy Voigt struck out 11 batters as the starter led Avon past Winner 5-1 on Saturday. Voigt allowed one hit and one run over five innings while walking five. The Pirates got on the board in the first inning after Rilyn Thury homered to center field, scoring two runs. They extended their early lead with three runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Pria Sessler and Voigt.
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Pria Sessler drove in four runs on two hits to lead the Pirates past Elkton/Lake Benton 16-4 on Saturday. Sessler singled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the fourth inning, scoring two.
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The Avon Lady Pirates hosted a competitive softball tournament Saturday for a full day of action-packed games. Battling it out on their home field. It was a great day of competition and community spirit. The team should be proud of their strong performance and sportsmanship to end the tourney with 2nd place title.
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